CLAREMONT CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 — 6:30 PM
Video Recording is Archived on the City Website
https://www.ci.claremont.ca.us/government/city-council/watch-city-council-meetings
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Medina called the meeting to order at 6:35 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Led by Ed Leavell.
MOMENT OF SILENCE — In memory of Nora Vignoli.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT COUNCILMEMBER: CALAYCAY, LEANO, MEDINA, REECE,
STARK
ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER: NONE
ALSO PRESENT
Adam Pirrie, City Manager; Jamie Earl, Assistant City Manager; Alisha Patterson, City Attorney; Jeremy Swan, Director of Community Services; Brad Johnson, Director of Community Development; Aaron Fate, Chief of Police; Jeremy Starkey, Director of Finance; Shelley Desautels, City Clerk; Jamie Costanza, Deputy City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mayor Medina stated there was no reportable action from the 5:15 PM closed session meeting.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The City Council recognized Ed Leavell; together with Director Ron Vera introduced Diana Acosta, Interim Executive Director of Tri City Mental Health Services; and recognized Rimmi Hundal, Outgoing Executive Director of Tri City Mental Health Services.
The City Council received an update from Katherine Loeser, Claremont Helen Renwick Library Manager.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF FEDERAL HOLIDAYS/OBSERVANCES — None
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Council Items
1. Appointment of Members to City Commissions and Committees This item starts at 1:32:25 in the archived video.
Mayor Medina and Councilmember Calaycay highlighted the staff report.
Mayor Medina invited public comment.
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City Clerk Desautels announced no written public comments had been received.
There were no requests to speak.
Councilmember Stark moved to make the following appointments:
Architectural and Preservation Commission
Lisa Castillo for a term to expire August 31, 2028
John Neiuber for a term to expire August 31, 2026
Community and Human Services Commission
Dirk Silva for a term to expire August 31, 2027
Police Commission
Tim Dunfee for a term to expire August 31, 2028
Aundre Johnson for a term to expire August 31, 2026
Vickie Noble for a term to expire August 31, 2028
Traffic and Transportation Commission
Dylan Arya for a term to expire August 31, 2028
Sustainability Committee
Katie Distelrath for a term to expire January 31, 2028
Public Art Committee
Maureen Wheeler for a term to expire August 31, 2028
Seconded by Councilmember Reece, and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmember— Calaycay, Leano, Medina, Reece, Stark NOES: Councilmember— None
2. Designation of Voting Delegate for the General Assembly to be Held at the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo
This item starts at 1:36:30 in the archived video.
Mayor Medina invited public comment.
City Manager Pirrie highlighted the staff report.
City Clerk Desautels announced no written public comments had been received.
There were no requests to speak.
Councilmember Calaycay moved to designate Councilmember Stark as voting delegate and Councilmember Reece as alternate voting delegate for the League of California Cities 2024 Conference and Expo General Assembly meeting to be held on October 18, 2024, seconded by Mayor Medina, and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
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AYES: Councilmember— Calaycay, Leano, Medina, Reece, Stark NOES: Councilmember— None
Council Assignment Reports
This item starts at 1:39:55 in the archived video.
Councilmember Stark reported that she attended the Congresswomen Judy Chu Leadership of the Year Award Ceremony where Randy Lopez from the Claremont Chamber was recognized.
Councilmember Reece shared that Metro will be creating its own public safety department.
Mayor Medina also attended the Congresswomen's Leadership of the Year Awards Ceremony.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
This item starts at 1:43:27 in the archived video.
City Manager Pirrie reminded all the City of Claremont will not hold any City Council or City Commission meetings in the month of August, meeting will resume in September. He invited all to the City's Lewis Park Playground community workshop on July 31 and Claremont Police Department's National Night Out on August 6.
PUBLIC COMMENT
This item starts at 1:45:22 in the archived video.
Mayor Medina invited public comment.
City Clerk Desautels announced one written public comment had been received.
Lydia Hernandez, Claremont Tenants United, questioned how much ARPA funds have already been designated and urged the City Council to direct staff to create a rental registry.
Steven Felschundneff, Claremont resident, encouraged the City Council to create a policy that would limit the type of e -bikes allowed in the Claremont Hills Wilderness Park and shared that he noticed poison oak encroaching on Thompson Creek Trail.
Nancy Brower, Claremont resident, thanked the City Council for attending Camp Claremont's ice cream social.
Darryl McCance, Claremont resident, spoke in support of increasing City Council compensation and limiting compensation to the City Council only, not City Commissions.
There were no other requests to speak.
City Manager Pirrie responded to Ms. Hernandez that he would have staff provide her with the information regarding ARPA funds.
Eric Ey, Recreation and Human Services Manager, in response to Mr. Felschundneffs comments shared that according to State law Class 1 and Class 2 e -bikes are permitted on trails.
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Councilmember Calaycay asked that the regulation and setting of e -bicycle speed limits be discussed at an upcoming City Council meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
This item starts at 2:01:05 in the archived video.
Mayor Medina pulled Consent Calendar Item No. 14.
Mayor Medina invited public comment on Consent Calendar Items No. 3-13, 15, and 16.
City Clerk Desautels announced no written public comments had been received on the Consent Calendar.
There were no requests to speak.
Councilmember Reece moved to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 3-13, 15, and 16, seconded by Councilmember Stark, and carried on a roll call vote as follows with Councilmember Calaycay voting against Consent Calendar Item No. 5:
AYES: Councilmember— Calaycay, Leano, Medina, Reece, Stark NOES: Councilmember— None
Councilmember Reece asked that the Consent Calendar vote be reconsidered so Consent Calendar Item No. 5 can be pulled.
Councilmember Stark moved to reconsider the motion to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 3-13, 15, and 16, seconded by Councilmember Reece, and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmember— Calaycay, Leano, Medina, Reece, Stark NOES: Councilmember— None
Councilmember Calaycay pulled Consent Calendar Item No. 5.
Councilmember Leano moved to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 3, 4, 6-13, 15, and 16, seconded by Councilmember Stark and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmember— Calaycay, Leano, Medina, Reece, Stark NOES: Councilmember— None
3. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the City Warrant Register Adopted Resolution No. 2024-39, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID, dated July 18, 2024.
4. City Council Minutes of July 9, 2024 (Regular)
Approved the regular City Council meeting minutes of July 9, 2024.
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5. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Increasing City Councilmember Compensation to $1,275 Per Month in Accordance with Senate Bill 329 (Funding Source:
General Fund)
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
6. Investment Report — Quarter Ending June 30, 2024
Received and accepted the Investment Report for the quarter ending June 30, 2024. 7 Award of Contract to TJKM Transportation Consultants for the Development of a Citywide Street Sign Program (Funding Source: American Rescue Plan Act Fund) Awarded a contract to TJKM Transportation Consultants for the Citywide Street Sign Program and authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract in the amount of $238,193.56.
8. Authorization to Enter Into a Contract with Ron's Maintenance for Storm Drain Catch Basin Debris Removal Services (Funding Source: Sewer Fund)
Authorized the City Manager to enter into a five-year contract with Ron's Maintenance for storm drain catch basin debris removal services in an amount not to exceed $23,600 per year.
9. Authorization to Amend the Professional Services Agreement with 4LEAF, Inc. for Professional Building Division Services (Funding Source: General Fund) Authorized the City Manager to execute an amendment to the existing professional services agreement with 4LEAF, Inc. extending the term to June 30, 2025, with an optional one-year extension, and increasing compensation by $75,000, for a total contract amount of $280,000.
10. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Submittal of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Transportation Development Act — Article 4, State Transit Assistance, Senate Bill 1 State Transit Assistance, and Senate Bill 1 State of Good Repair Claim Forms to Reserve Transit Capital Funds for Future Use to Fund the Claremont Dial -A -Ride Service (Funding Source:
Transportation Funds)
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-40, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF 2023-24 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 4, STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE, SENATE BILL 1 STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE, AND SENATE BILL 1 STATE OF GOOD REPAIR CLAIM FORMS TO RESERVE FUNDS FOR FUTURE CAPITAL USE.
11. The State of California — California Highway Patrol (CHP) Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (Funding Source: CHP Cannabis Grant)
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-41, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA - CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL (CHP) CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT.
12. Award of Contract to Fritts Ford for Vehicle Replacements (Funding Source: Motor Fleet) Awarded a contract to Fritts Ford in the amount of $619,354.77 for the purchase of ten new vehicles and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract.
13. Authorization to Enter Into a Settlement Agreement for Pending Settlement in the National Prescription Opiate Litigation
A. Approved the City of Claremont's participation in the Kroger Settlement;
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B. Authorized the City Manager to execute a settlement agreement (which may be titled a "participating agreement") and any other agreements or documents necessary to effectuate that approval; and
C. Authorized the City Manager to elect that the City receive settlement funds directly.
14. Resolution Authorizing the Filing of an Application for a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant with the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Indian Hill Boulevard and San Jose Avenue Complementary Corridor Safety Plan
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
15. Authorization to Enter Into a Professional Services Agreement with AgingNext, Inc. for Professional Case Management Services (Funding Sources: CDBG Fund and General Fund)
Authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with AgingNext, Inc. for professional case management services for a term of one year in an amount not to exceed $35,120, with the option to extend the agreement on an annual basis for four additional one-year terms until June 30, 2029. Additionally, if the agreement is extended, the compensation will be increased at an amount commensurate with the April -April Consumer Price Index (CPI), not to exceed three percent each year.
16. Authorization to Accept Older American Act Funds for the Senior Nutrition Program 2024-2028 (Funding Source: Older Americans Act)
Authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the County of Los Angeles for the acceptance of Older American Act funds for the Senior Nutrition Program for a term of one year, with the option for three additional one-year terms.
Items Removed from the Consent Calendar
5. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Increasing City Councilmember Compensation to $1,275 Per Month in Accordance with Senate Bill 329 (Funding Source:
General Fund)
This item starts at 2:05:06 in the archived video.
Mayor Medina invited public comment.
City Clerk Desautels announced no written public comments had been received.
There were no requests to speak.
Councilmember Leano moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-04, AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
STATUTORY INCREASE IN COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO TAKE EFFECT AFTER THE NOVEMBER 2024 MUNICIPAL ELECTION, seconded by Councilmember Stark, and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmember — Leano, Medina, Reece, Stark
NOES: Councilmember— Calaycay
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14. Resolution Authorizing the Filing of an Application for a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant with the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Indian Hill Boulevard and San Jose Avenue Complementary Corridor Safety Plan
This item starts at 2:06:20 in the archived video.
Mayor Medina invited public comment
City Clerk Desautels announced no written public comments had been received.
Douglas Lyon, Claremont resident, spoke against staffs recommendation and asked that if the safety plan is approved to focus on roadway motorists.
There were no other requests to speak.
City Manager Pirrie responded to a question from the City Council regarding grant allocations.
Councilmember Calaycay spoke in support of staffs recommendation as funding is available.
Councilmember Stark spoke in support of staffs recommendation and hopes the safety plan will provide safe routes to and from the surrounding schools in this area.
Councilmember Stark moved to adopt Resolution No. 2024-42, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR A SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL (SS4A) GRANT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE INDIAN HILL
BOULEVARD AND SAN JOSE AVENUE COMPLEMENTARY CORRIDOR SAFETY PLAN, seconded by Councilmember Leano.
Mayor Medina spoke in support of staffs recommendation and reminded all the City Council has made a commitment to work on infrastructure in south Claremont.
The motion carried on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmember — Calaycay, Leano, Medina, Reece, Stark NOES: Councilmember— None
PUBLIC HEARINGS — None
ORDINANCES — None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM
17. Budget Amendment for the American Rescue Plan Act Funded GoSGV Subsidy This item starts at 2:12:02 in the archived video.
Alex Cousins, Senior Management Analyst, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions from the City Council regarding usage, possession of an e -bike at the end of the program, survey of users, maximum number of participants, maintenance
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program, deposit, class of bicycles, and penalties if the bicycle is returned with modifications.
Mayor Medina invited public comment.
City Clerk Desautels announced no written public comments had been received.
There were no requests to speak.
Councilmember Leano spoke in support of tracking the usage of the e -bikes and hopes to see an increase in usage.
Councilmember Reece spoke in support of the comments made by Councilmember Leano and expressed the importance of data to understand the value of the program.
Councilmember Stark asked all to remember this is an investment towards the well-being of residents.
Councilmember Calaycay spoke in support of the GoSGV subsidy and is interested in the data as well.
Councilmember Reece moved to:
A. Authorize the City Manager to amend the existing agreement with ActiveSGV to increase compensation by $41,250 to allow for funding of the existing users and those on the wait list through the end of December 2024; and B. Direct staff to work with GoSGV to gather data to measure the effectiveness of the program and return to the City Council by November 2024 with the findings of that data in order to determine if additional funding is needed or the program is to be amended, terminated, or suspended;
Seconded by Councilmember Calaycay, and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmember — Calaycay, Leano, Medina, Reece, Stark NOES: Councilmember— None
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Medina adjourned the regular meeting of the Claremont City Council at 8:21 PM. The regular City Council meetings of August 13, 2024 and August 27, 2024 have been cancelled. The next regular meeting of the Claremont City Council will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 6:30 PM, in the Claremont Council Chamber.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Deputy City Clerk